Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 8:22
American Standard Version
And Jehovah said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.
Amplified® Bible
And the Lord said to Samuel, Hearken to their voice and appoint them a king. And Samuel said to the men of Israel, Go every man to his city.
Contemporary English Version
"Do what they want," the LORD answered. "Give them a king." Samuel told the people to go back to their homes.
Darby English Version
And Jehovah said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said to the men of Israel, Go ye every man to his city.
Good News Bible
The LORD answered, "Do what they want and give them a king." Then Samuel told all the men of Israel to go back home.
King James Version
And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.
New American Standard Bible
The LORD said to Samuel, "Listen to their voice and appoint them a king. So Samuel said to the men of Israel, "Go every man to his city.""
New International Version
The LORD answered, "Listen to them and give them a king."
Then Samuel said to the men of Israel, "Everyone go back to his town."
New King James Version
So the LORD said to Samuel, “Heed their voice, and make them a king.” And Samuel said to the men of Israel, “Every man go to his city.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The LORD said to Samuel, "Listen to their voice and appoint them a king." So Samuel said to the men of Israel, "Go every man to his city."
Revised Standard Version
And the LORD said to Samuel, "Hearken to their voice, and make them a king." Samuel then said to
Young's Literal Translation
and Jehovah saith unto Samuel, `Hearken to their voice, and thou hast caused to reign over them a king.' And Samuel saith unto the men of Israel, `Go ye each to his city.'
